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Junior Engineer, Electrical and Automation

Tomra


Job Location:

Auckland - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Junior Electrical Design & Automation Engineer is an exciting entry point into TOMRAs engineering team designed for a graduate or early-career engineer who is passionate about learning problem-solving and developing real-world engineering skills.

In this role youll work alongside experienced engineers to support the electrical design of TOMRAs industry-leading sorting and automation solutions. Your initial focus will be building a strong foundation in electrical design control systems and project delivery while gaining exposure to how automation and commissioning bring solutions to life.

From designing electrical systems and supporting project execution through to testing troubleshooting and customer installations youll gain hands-on experience across the full engineering lifecycle. As your skills develop youll have the opportunity to expand into automation commissioning and advanced control system projects while contributing to innovative technologies used by customers across the APAC region.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is eager to learn enjoys solving technical challenges and isnt afraid to roll up their sleeves and figure things out. Youll gain exposure to real customer projects collaborate with experienced engineers and have the opportunity to grow your career across electrical design automation and project delivery as your experience develops.


Qualifications :

What Youll Be Doing: 

  • Support the design and documentation of electrical systems including drawings wiring diagrams and project documentation.
  • Assist with the selection and integration of electrical components sensors motors and control equipment used across customer projects.
  • Gain exposure to automation and control systems through testing troubleshooting configuration and ongoing improvement activities.
  • Help create and maintain engineering templates tools and documentation that support efficient project delivery.
  • Support project engineers in delivering customer solutions from design through to testing commissioning and project handover.
  • Participate in system setup customer installations testing and troubleshooting activities to gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle.
  • Work alongside experienced engineers on design reviews technical problem-solving and systems integration activities.
  • Assist with maintaining technical documentation engineering records and user guides that support successful project outcomes.
  • Promote a Safety First culture throughout the company our customers and our industry.

 

What Were Looking For:

  • Strong curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies tools and engineering practices.
  • Ability to investigate technical problems think critically and develop practical solutions.
  • Completed a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Exposure to electrical design automation controls or engineering projects through university internships personal projects or work experience.
  • Interested in how machines electrical systems and automation solutions work in the real world.
  • Enjoys getting involved in testing troubleshooting commissioning and continuous improvement activities.
  • Works well with others and enjoys learning from experienced engineers.
  • Comfortable collaborating with engineers project teams customers and other stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Comfortable working in both office and industrial site environments.
  • Holds a valid drivers licence and is willing to travel occasionally in support of project and commissioning activities.

 

Nice to Have:

  • Exposure to electrical design software such as EPLAN AutoCAD Electrical or similar.
  • Exposure to PLCs industrial automation controls or systems integration.
  • Experience gained through early-career internships engineering projects technical hobbies or industrial environments.

Additional Information :

Why work for us: 

  • Birthday leave - have a day off on us!
  • Onsite car parking
  • We love innovation so we offer a collaborative environment where idea sharing and thinking outside the box is encouraged
  • Global career opportunities with a strong record for promoting internally
  • Professional training and development: We are passionate about people and seeing them succeed. 
  • We care for the planet and want to make a difference for the future
  • Superannuation employer contribution paid on top of base salary

How to Apply:

If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you! All applications will be managed in the strictest confidence.  

TOMRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race color religion gender gender identity age national origin disability parental or pregnancy status marriage and civil partnership sexual orientation veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. 


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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TOMRA North America, is a top International Reverse Vending and Recycling Company. At Tomra transformation is at the heart of everything we do. We transform ideas & technology to create intelligent and pioneering tools to support a sustainable future.

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